I'm building up a Specialized CruX frameset with Avid Shorty Ultimates and wheels with Velocity A23 rims. I have read that in the narrow position the Shorty Ultimates do not work with very wide rims like the Zipp 303 (26mm). As I understand it the A23 (at 23mm, go figure) are not quite as wide. Anyone used this combo and had a problem?

I use HED C2s on my Crux with Shorty Ultimates in wide mode. Helios told me how to do it, but basically you run the brake shoe with the spacers behind the brake arm mount, and not like the directions say. They also make a low profile pad holder. PM me or Helios if you have any questions.

I found that I could use the Major Toms and A23 with the Avid Shorty Ultimate in the narrow profile on the rear of my Crux with no issues. In the front and and in the narrow profile setting with the pads adjusted to the lowest point, I found the brake pads contacted the wider rims a little high, with the pads hitting the rim at an 45 degree angle. I ordered at set of SRAM Rival Brake Pad Holders. I got a much better placement of the pads on the center of the brake track and the pad contacted the rim with the flatter profile.

"Ryan Trebon (LTS Felt) has both the front and rear Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes set up in the higher-power position. Road pad holders are used instead of the stock units to better fit the wide-profile Zipp 303 rims"

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